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It was candidates versus moderators in a highly contentious Republican presidential debate this week. The debate which aired on CNBC and Westwood One featured candidates claiming the line of questioning was partisan, combative and “rude”. But when they weren’t fighting offthe moderators they battle each other. Join FOX’s News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_363-TheBalanceOfPower38a.mp3) Follow Jason on Twitter...

Vice President Joe Biden ended speculation this week, announcing that he would not run for President in 2016. Biden was polling third nationally behind Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. And Dr. Ben Carson made news this week with some incendiary comments towards the Democratic front runner. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_899-TheBalanceOfPower37.mp3) Follow Jason...

Florida Senator Marco Rubio is enjoying a bump in the polls following a strong debateperformance and someinsiders say this could be asignof things to come. Plus, Democratic front runner Hillary Clinton still can’t put her e-mail issues on the back burner. But has it hurt her in the polls? And, Vice President Joe Biden weighs his decision. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_134-TheBalanceOfPower36.mp3) Follow...

New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady made headlines a few weeks back when he remarked thathe would be in supportofDonald Trump’s presidential candidacy. Now it seems he has changed his tune.Also, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie comments on the situation in Syria. And, a major unionis holding off on a presidential endorsement. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_229-TheBalanceOfPower35.mp3) Follow Jason...

Hillary Clinton, having beenindecisive for the better part of two years on the matter, made her stance on the Keystone XL Pipeline known:aresounding NO. The timing seemed necessary as asurge in the polls fromVermont Senator Bernie Sanders – running to the left of Clinton – has found the former Secretary of State in second place in two important state polls. Also, Dr. Ben Carson was on the defensive this week, after divisive comments he made about Muslims landed him in hot water. And, it’s...

Governor Mike Huckabee’s rally forKim Davis prompted a debate between GOP candidates over the jailing and ultimate release of the embattled Kentucky Clerk. Weighing in among others were Ohio Governor John Kasich and front runner Donald Trump. Trump’s busy week continued when remarks he made about former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina came to light. And Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has a huge week. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download...

A change in criteria may allow former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina to join the top tier of republican’s on the main stage for the next GOPdebate on September 16th. Under previous qualifications Fiorina would have most likely be left to participate in the secondary debate. Also, the war of words between Jeb Bush and Donald Trump may have opened the door for the rise of another GOP hopeful. And Hillary’s e-mail troubles continue. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of...

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin spoke about Donald Trump’s candidacy and why it is resonating with Republicans early in the 2016 Presidential Race. Plus,Trump’s fellow GOP hopefuls go on the attack this week focusing on the front runner’s immigration plan. And, why was Hillary Clinton referencing “a cloth” when asked about her controversial e-mail server? Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file...

This week after much reluctance, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton turned over her personal e-mail server to the Department of Justice. The democratic front runner has taken some flack from congressional republicans and 2016 contenders over the delay. The move coincides with a new poll out of New Hampshire showing upstart Senator Bernie Sanders with a sizable lead in the Granite State. All of this as an announcement from Vice President Joe Biden looms over the horizon. Join FOX...

Mike Huckabee ignited a firestorm this week when he criticized the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran. Hisremarks statingthat President Obama’s actions would march Israeli’s “to the door of the oven” proved to be the quote of the week. As presidential contenders lined up to either defend or take a swing at the former Arkansas governor. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_770-TheBalanceOfPower29.mp3)...

Newly minted republicanfront runner Donald Trump has had a busy week. The real estate mogul has lashed out at former GOP presidential nominee John McCain, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and former Texas Governor Rick Perry, among others. To close out the week Trump heads to the U.S./Mexico border to meet with Border Patrol agents. Also, Ohio Governor John Kasich this week became the latest republican to throw his hat in the ring. And, the shockingresults of a new Quinnipiac poll....

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker became the fifteenth Republican to announce their candidacy for president. Governor Walker is no stranger to elections, he ran in three of them in the last five years and won them all. And, Democratic front runner Hillary Clinton lays out an economic message in New York City. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_656-TheBalanceOfPower27.mp3) Follow Jason on Twitter @BonewaldAtFox...

It’s been a bumpy road for Donald Trump since he announced his candidacy for president. His comments about Mexican immigrants have caused many corporations to distance themselves from the controversial real estate mogul. But as of this week he is still polling well and barring a major gaffe, is almost guaranteed to be on the stage in Cleveland, Ohio at the first republican debate hosted by FOX News and Facebook on August 6th. And, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with Vermont...

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie this week becamethe fourteenth candidateto throw their hat in the ring for the republican nomination. Plus, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faces questions after a new round of correspondences from her personal e-mail account are released.And, Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson spent the week soliciting donations for a republican candidate for president, we’ll tell you which one. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance...

Bobby Jindal adds his name to the growing list of republicans running for president in 2016. The Louisiana Governor threw his hat into the ring at an event in his home state this week. And FOX News Talk’s Alan Colmes chats with a democratic dark horse, former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_066-TheBalanceOfPower24.mp3) Follow Jason on Twitter @BonewaldAtFox #BalanceOfPower...

In a blistering announcement at his Trump Tower hotel, real estate mogul and reality show host Donald Trump announced that he is joining the crowded GOP field for president. A day earlier, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush confirmed speculation when he made his announcement in Miami. And, Hillary Clinton rolled out her campaign in New York City. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_602-TheBalanceOfPower23b.mp3)...

From the first day she entered the race Hillary Clinton has carried a fifty percentage point lead overher fellow democrats. But, if we’ve learned anything from the American electorate,it’s that the person leading at the beginning may not be the person standing tall at the end. Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is sure hoping that holdstrue this time around. Plus, we take a closer look at the declared’s, the non-declared’s and the might declare’s in the GOP primary. Join FOX News...

Republican candidate Rand Paul was an island this week, standing against the majority of the GOP field on the subject of warrantless data collection. Paul was a majorvoice in eliminatingthe key provision ofthe controversial USA Patriot Act. Plus, four new candidates emerged this week in the already crowded primary field. And, will Bernie Sanders become a thorn in Hillary’s side? Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file...

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum announced his candidacy for President. Will the 2012 GOP runner up be able to combat single digit poll numbers to compete with the 2016 Republican front runners? And Senator Bernie Sanders kicks off his run for the Democratic nomination with an event in his home state of Vermont. Join FOX News Radio’s Jason Bonewald with this edition of The Balance of Power Download audio file (BALANCEOFPOWER_963-TheBalanceOfPower20.mp3) Follow Jason on Twitter...